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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.53, 462.11 and 290.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.53, 462.11 and 290.79 is: 401.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.53 : 462.11 = 290.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.53/462.11 = 290.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.53x = 462.11 × 290.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.53x = 134,375.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,375.51/334.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.68

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